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    Rising drug resistance raises fears of post antibiotic era in modern medicine

    Antibiotics, once hailed as one of the greatest medical breakthroughs, are losing their effectiveness as antimicrobial resistance continues to rise globally. Health experts warn that if urgent steps are not taken, the world could enter a post antibiotic era where common infections and routine medical procedures become life threatening. Antibiotics transformed healthcare by turning deadly.

    Plastic Particles May Trigger Liver Disease

    There is clear evidence that exposure to micro and nanoplastics can trigger oxidative stress, fibrogenesis and inflammation in animals, features that resemble those of advanced liver disease in humans. According to researchers, with the liver acting as the body’s first major firewall, processing and detoxifying everything humans consume, there is a clear potential for these.

    Extreme Heat and Safety in Farm Work

    Shagun By the end of this century, agricultural workers across much of South Asia, tropical sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Central and South America could face up to 250 days a year of conditions so hot that their bodies cannot sustain meaningful physical labour. As India and much of the world brace for another brutal.

    Late-night Snacking Bad for Your Gut Health

    Chronic stress can disrupt bowel functions and now, a new report on Thursday suggested that eating late at night amplifies these effects, with implications for both digestive health and the gut microbiome. Researchers analysed data from more than 11,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the US to examine links between.

    Undercounting of Stillbirths in India

    Susan Chacko An analysis of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data reveals a significant undercounting of stillbirths in India. The data suggests that this issue is particularly prevalent for stillbirths occurring before 28 weeks of gestation. Stillbirths occurring before 28 weeks of gestation are not captured in routine surveys, contributing to systematic underestimation and missed.

    Pakistan: Sindh Crime Conundrum

    Tushar Ranjan Mohanty Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management On April 17, 2026, a Policeman, identified as Constable Khadim Ali Shah, was killed and another Constable, identified as Mohammed Tufail Khan, was injured in an attack by armed assailants in Manghopir area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

    Awareness isn’t Enough. We Need Accountability

    Vivianna Shekhar Every year on Earth Day, social media is flooded with environmental awareness and for a week, it seems as if everyone cares. After the excitement wears off, we go back to our lives. Awareness about environmental issues such as plastic pollution, climate change, ocean and atmospheric contamination etc is greater now that it.

    Where Speed Meets Heritage: Mumbai’s CSMT is more than a station–It’s a living story

    Most railway stations are designed for one purpose–to move people from one place to another. But in Mumbai, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) does something far greater. It doesn’t just move people–it moves history, culture, and the very identity of the city along with them. At dawn, as the first light touches its grand.

    Kashmir Forests no Longer a Terrorist Haven

    Vicky Nanjappa Dense forest cover in Kashmir has long been used by terrorists to evade security forces after carrying out attacks. The thick foliage and difficult terrain have made counter-operations extremely challenging for the security forces, often turning such missions into prolonged and complex exercises. For years, infiltrators entering Jammu and Kashmir have taken refuge.

    From Village Councils to Factory Floors and City Roads: Women Driving Change

    Across India, a quiet yet powerful transformation is underway. Women who were once confined to their homes are now leading village councils, powering factory floors, and even steering public transport. From Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, their stories reflect a larger shift, when women move forward, society moves with them. In Gagwana, a small.

    Let Us Reform the Bureaucracy to Serve the Interests of the Nation

    Iqbal Singh Lalpura Former Chairman, National Commission for Minorities, Government of India In 1854, Thomas Babington Macaulay laid down the principles for recruitment to the higher civil services in India. The objective was to create a small but highly competent administrative class to serve the interests of the British Crown and govern India in absentia..